March weather forecastLéné, Senegal

March

Weather in March

The first month of the spring, March, is still a hot month in Léné, Senegal, with an average temperature ranging between min 19.8°C (67.6°F) and max 34.1°C (93.4°F).

Temperature

The arrival of March brings an average high-temperature of a still hot 34.1°C (93.4°F), nearly identical to February's 33.4°C (92.1°F). Léné logs a substantial downturn to a comfortable 19.8°C (67.6°F) during March nights, a considerable shift from daytime highs.

Heat index

March's heat index is appraised at a sweltering 37°C (98.6°F). Ensure heightened precautions, risk of heat cramps and heat exhaustion is significant. Sustained activity could provoke heatstroke.
It is worth noting that heat index values are gauged for conditions in the shade and light breezes. Exposure to direct sunlight may make the heat index values climb by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'feels like' or 'felt air temperature', combines both the air temperature and the humidity level to give a perceived human temperature. The impact of weather is personal, differing among a variety of people based on differences in body mass, height, and the level of physical exertion. Consider that direct sun exposure can intensify the felt heat, adding potentially 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees to the heat index. Heat index values are largely significant for babies and toddlers. Younglings frequently fail to recognize the requirement to rest and rehydrate. Thirst emerges late in dehydration - it is imperative to keep hydration levels high, particularly during extended physical exertions.
Perspiring is a crucial mechanism for the human body, allowing it to release excessive warmth through evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity retards evaporation, subsequently reducing the body's heat removal rate and leading to a sensation of being overly warm. When body temperature rises due to an imbalance in heat gain, there's a potential for dehydration and overheating.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 44%.

Rainfall

In Léné, rain does not fall in January through March and December.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Léné is 12h and 4min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 9.9h.

UV index

January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 7 during March translates into the following guidance:
Adopt measures and apply sun safety strategies. Shielding from skin and eye damage is necessary. Make an effort to avoid direct sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the peak period for UV radiation, and note that objects like parasols or canopies might not offer full sun protection. Counter UV radiation's ill effects with clothing designed for sun safety and UV-resistant eyewear.

Updated: Jun 30, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in March, in Léné, is 34.1°C (93.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 19.8°C (67.6°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in March is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

The average relative humidity in March is 44%.

January through March and December are months without rainfall in Léné.

In Léné, Senegal, in March, it doesn't rain. In April, it rains.

The average day length in March is 12h and 4min.

On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:24 and sunset at 19:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 19:20 GMT.

In Léné, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index are January through November, with an average maximum UV index of 7.

In Léné, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

33.4°C

34.1°C

33.7°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

19.8km/h

19.6km/h

20.1km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

27.9

30.7

28.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

12%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in March
Léné, Senegal

Average high temperature in March: 34.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is November (35.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (31.8°C).

Average low temperature in March: 19.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is October (26.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (19.3°C).

Average pressure in March
Léné, Senegal

Average pressure in March: 1011.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1013.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is April (1011mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Léné, Senegal

Average wind speed in March: 18.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (19.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in March
Léné, Senegal

Average humidity in March: 44%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (74%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (29%).

Average rainfall in March
Léné, Senegal

Average rainfall in March: 0mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (90mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, February, March and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Léné, Senegal

Average rainfall days in March: 0.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (17.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (0 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Léné, Senegal

Average daylight in March: 12h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 18min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 7h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in March
Léné, Senegal

Average sunshine days in March: 30.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (10.9 days).

Average UV index in March
Léné, Senegal

Average UV index in March: 7

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 6).

Average cloud cover in March
Léné, Senegal

Average cloud cover in March: 7

The month with the most cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 41).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Léné, Senegal

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).